beeper

noun
UK: /ˈbiːpər/
US: /ˈbiːpər/

  1. A small electronic device that makes a beeping sound, used to signal someone.

    1. My beeper went off, so I need to call them back. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor always carries a beeper so patients can reach him anytime. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device that makes a beeping sound as a warning or signal.

    1. The oven has a beeper that tells you when it's preheated. [ ] [ ]
    2. The truck's reversing beeper alerted everyone to watch out behind it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pager bleeper
beeper transitive-verb

  1. To call or page someone using a beeper.

    1. Beeper me when you are available to help me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital needs to beeper the on-call doctor immediately for an emergency. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "beeper" in English means: A small electronic device that makes a beeping sound, used to signal someone., A device that makes a beeping sound as a warning or signal..

The phonetic transcription of "beeper" is /ˈbiːpər/ in British English and /ˈbiːpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "beeper": pager, bleeper.

Example usage of "beeper": "My beeper went off, so I need to call them back.". More examples on the page.